Creamy Carob Squares
Ingredients
1 cup am whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup am oat bran
1/2 cup am oat flakes
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup am sesame tahini (soft)
2 tbsp rice syrup, {mixed with... water}
1 cup tofu
1/2 cup ricotta cheese or- low-fat cottage, cheese
1/2 cup carob powder
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla, or... almond extract
Preparation
Combine first six ingredients to form a crumb mixture. Set aside. Beat
together remaining ingredients. Place half of crumb mixture in an
oiled 9" x 12" pan, press down well; cover with carob mixture, then
top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes
or until golden. Cool and cut into squares.
SUGGESTION: If crumb mixture does not stick together, add a little
oil.
Source: Arrowhead Mills "Oat Bran Recipes" tri-fold Reprinted by
permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format courtesy of:
Karen Mintzias
Servings: 1
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